House of Neighborly Service of San Antonio Texas

Early intervention programs, includes kid's child development and treatment center, in-home parenting education (precious minds new connections); respite care; cognitive behavioral exercise(cbe), mental health evaluations, developmental and speech-language evalutations. The goal is to reduce child abuse and neglect, and to prepare children and families for successful entry into school. (200 families and children served annually).

Food distribution program which includes a weekly breadline,emergency food pantry and resource and referral assistance. The goal is to provide food to individuals or households in need of food and to connect the individuals or households with other resources they may need to improve the quality of their lives (e.g., awareness of resources available such as low-cost medications, educational/training opportunities, and guidance navigating the system to obtain resources needed) (7,000 boxes of food distributed annually)

Senior lunch and senior outreach program which includes a nutritious lunch for seniors 3 days and activities including socialization, diabetes and cardiovascular education, aerobic exercise, health screening, and opportunities to engage in volunteer work. The goal is to improve both physical and mental health. (207 seniors served)

Collaborative programs which include the sus hijas sewing/jewelry making group; the quilting group; the thrift shop;and back-to-school supplies, thankgiving dinner, and christmas programs for families and children in need, hns also provides utility assistance to families, in collaboration with bexar county. The goal is to collaborate with other organizations and persons to meet the ongoing needs of the community.